As the winter winds whistle and the nights draw in, there’s nothing quite like warming up with a delicious cocktail. Our curated list of these top winter cocktails is a treasure trove of comforting and festive drinks from the house of Pernod Ricard India. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or snuggling up by the fire, these winter cocktails are guaranteed to elevate your cold-weather experience. Get ready to pour, mix, and stir your way to a cozy winter season!
Jacob’s Creek Sparkling Scarlet Spritz
Ingredients
- 75 ml Jacob’s Creek Sparkling
- 25 ml Pomegranate Juice
- 25 ml Cranberry Juice
- Simple Syrup, Optional
- Pomegranate Jewels, To Garnish
- Cranberry, optional
Method
- Ensure that the sparkling wine and juices are well chilled
- Pour the pomegranate and cranberry juice into a chilled tulip or flute
- Gently pour the Jacob’s Creek Sparkling wine
- Garnish with pomegranate (and cranberries) and serve
Ballantine’s Cinnamon Old Fashioned
Ingredients
- 50ml Ballantine’s 7 American Barrel Whisky
- 10ml Cinnamon syrup
- 4 dashes orange bitters
- Ice Cubes
Garnish
- Orange peel
Method
- Add Ballantine’s 7 American Barrel Whisky and cinnamon syrup to an Old Fashioned glass with a few cubes of ice
- Add bitters and stir for 30 seconds
- Garnish with an orange peel
Longitude77 Kashmiri Saffron Sour
Ingredients
- Longitude 77 Indian Single Malt Whisky – 60ml
- Kashmiri Saffron Syrup – 30ml
- Lime Juice – 20ml
- Egg White / Magic Velvet – 3 drops
- 1 Lemon Green
- Grapes
Garnish
- Kashmiri Chilli Oil
- Kashmiri Saffron Strands
Method
- Add all ingredients in a cocktail shaker, dry shake
- Add ice and shake well
- Fine strain in a chilled Nick & Nora glass
- Garnish with saffron/chili oil using a dropper
Longitude77 Ratnagiri Alphonso Mango Smash
Ingredients
- Longitude 77 Indian Single Malt Whisky – 60ml
- Alphonso Mango Juice (aamras) – 20ml
- Lime Juice – 15ml
- Mint Syrup – 20ml
- Cow Milk – 30ml
Garnish
Slice of Ratnagiri Alphonso Mango/Mango Leather (Aam Papad)
Method
- Add all ingredients in a cocktail shaker (except milk), add ice, and shake well
- Strain & add milk, allow this to settle. Filter through a coffee filter
- Serve in an Old-Fashioned glass with Ice Block, Garnish with Aam Papad
White Russian
Ingredients
- Ice Cubes
- 40ml Absolut Vodka
- 40ml Kahlua
- 40ml Cream
Method
- Fill a rocks glass with ice cubes
- Add Absolut Vodka and Kahlua, top off by adding a cream layer
- Pour the cream on the back of a spoon to get the layering right
- If you fail with layering, just stir. IT tastes as good!
- For a drink with fewer calories- try it out with plant-based or regular milk
Vodka Espresso
Ingredients
- Ice Cubes
- 40ml Absolut Vodka
- 20ml Kahlua
- 20ml Espresso
- 1 whole Coffee Bean
Method
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes
- Add all ingredients
- Shake and strain into a cocktail glass
- Garnish with a coffee bean
Jacob’s Creek Unvined Riesling Strawberry Fling
Ingredients
- 2 fresh strawberries
- 1 tsp sugar
- 30mL lime juice
- 120mL Unvined Riesling
Garnish
Hibiscus flower or half strawberry
Method
- Muddle strawberry and sugar
- Add Unvined Riesling and lime and shake
- Double strain into a martini glass over a hibiscus flower
- Add strawberry to the side of the glass
Jacob’s Creek Unvined Shiraz Sangria
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup Unvined Shiraz
- 1 Star Anise
- Cinnamon quill
- 2 Cardamom pods
- 0.25 cup Orange Juice
- Palm sugar to taste
Garnish
Orange and apple slices
Method
- Bring wine and spices to just below a simmer
- Allow to cool in a punch bowl
- Add orange juice and sugar to taste
- Serve over ice with orange, apple and cinnamon
